John Lewis statue unveiled at emotional Montgomery ceremony

Equal Justice Initiative unveils statue of Rep. John Lewis
The Equal Justice Initiative has added to its assemblage of monuments and memorials across Montgomery. On Tuesday, the center unveiled a new statue honoring the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis at the Legacy Plaza,
Statue of the late US Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, is unveiled in his native Alabama
A statue of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, has been unveiled in Alabama’s capital city. The likeness, called Steadfast Stride Towa
'To freedom': John Lewis statue unveiled at emotional Montgomery ceremony
The imposing statue towered over Jennifer Harris, who took the lead on vocals. The trio's soulful ballad echoed across the Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy Plaza in downtown Montgomery. “So I’m going to stand up and take my people with me," Jennifer ...
John Lewis statue unveiled at EJI's Legacy Plaza in Montgomery
The first life-sized sculpture honoring Representative John Lewis has been unveiled in Alabama. The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) showcased the new display at Legacy Plaza in Montgomery, across from the Legacy Museum.
Statue of the late US Rep. John Lewis unveiled in his native Alabama
A statue of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, has been unveiled in Alabama's capital city. The likeness, called Steadfast Stride Toward Justice, sits in the Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy Plaza in Montgomery.
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Equal Justice Initiative unveils new statue of Rep. John Lewis
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